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Vikings S6E5 — The Key

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Vikings•Season 6•Episode 5

The Key

6.8/10 · 4,498 votesJan 1, 202044 min

Ranked #20 of 20 in Season 6•−0.7 vs season avg

As Norway’s Kings and Jarls arrive at Harald’s territory for the election of the King of all Norway, Olaf is certain of the result, however, it may not go as smoothly as he believes. Lagertha’s village is anxious in anticipation of another attack and she

Directed byDavid Frazee

Written byMichael Hirst

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Cast6

Alex Høgh Andersen

Alex Høgh Andersen

Ivar Lothbrok / Ivar the Boneless

Jordan Patrick Smith

Jordan Patrick Smith

Ubbe Lothbrok

Marco Ilsø

Marco Ilsø

Hvitserk Lothbrok

Peter Franzén

Peter Franzén

King Harald Finehair

Georgia Hirst

Georgia Hirst

Torvi

Danila Kozlovsky

Danila Kozlovsky

Prince Oleg of Novgorod

Crew3

Michael Hirst

Michael Hirst

Writer

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David Frazee

Director

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Sean Lyons

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Episode Summary

"The Key" is episode 5 of Vikings season 6. It scored 6.8/10 from 4,498 votes, ranking #20 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by David Frazee and written by Michael Hirst, it aired on January 1, 2020.

Next: E6 · Death and the Serpent Best of Season 6